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Marangoni shows latest products at Autopromotec

Marangoni Group once again shared a large stand at Autopromotec, probably the largest in the dedicated retreading section of hall 22.

With regard to retreading, which accounts for most of the group’s business in the Italian market, Marangoni announced that important new additions have been made to the Marix range of retreads. These includinged the MD National Grip 3 for regional heavy transport, and upgraded compounds mainly in the Energeco line for long distance applications. For the earthmoving sector, the MDT Recaflex pattern, available in size 27.00X49 for heavy-duty dumpers has been added. Other products on display include patterns for 4x4s, SUVs and vans, representing a wide range that has been expanded even further.

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Federal launches Formoza AZ-01

Federal launched its Formoza AZ-01, the company’s latest flagship product, in Bologna. In addition the company display a selection of its latest products and technology including the 595RPM which is aimed at super cars, the 595EVO FRF ultra high performance tyre and the Himalaya ICEO studless snow tyre. At the same time the Couragia FX asymmetric SUV was on show. This product, say company representatives is aimed at meeting the so-called 3H demands of luxury SUVs – that is high horse power, high centre of gravity, and Hhgh chassis. At the same time the Couragia XUV─A, a new SUV all-season Touring tyre was also exhibited.

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Vipal gives Nova Prata factory an export focus

Brazilian retread materials manufacturer, Vipal used Autopromotec as the platform to announce that it is re-purposing one of its Brazilian production plants. At the same time the firm launched a couple of new treads. The 25th edition of the show coincides with the fact that Vipal itself turns 40 this year, making it something of a multi-celebration for the company.

Perhaps the most important news for European and other export markets is the Brazilian company’s decision to repurpose one of its three manufacturing sites to focus exclusively on products destined for international exports. “This is an important decision that Vipal is taking regarding the foreign market. Thus, we will be able to provide all the required structure to serve with excellence over 90 countries around the world," said Plinio de Luca, Vipal's sales and marketing director say before the show.

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TTS promotes roadside service, exhibits Firenza, Zeta truck tyre brands

West Midlands based Truck Tyre Solutions (TTS) returned to the CV Show 2013, having made its debut at the event last year. TTS said its main objective was to showcase its services in a fully responsive roadside service facility for truck tyres and promote the company's extensive range of quality commercial tyres covering all market sectors. It emphasised the Firenza range; Carl Falconer – sales director at TTS opined that it is a good mid-range tyre which offers a comprehensive size and pattern option for most trucks and trailers.

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OTR Shearography up to 63” with Steinbichler Intact 4300

Steinbichler Optotechnik is a worldwide leading supplier of optical measuring and sensor technology. The ‘Intact’ tyre shearographic inspection systems by Steinbichler are used at numerous major names within the industry for the non-destructive testing of passenger car, truck, aircraft, OTR as well as Formula 1 racing tyres, and have proven their functionality around the world.

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Magna investing in further warehouse space

The presence of Dutch off-road tyre company Magna Tyres Group at April’s Bauma 2013 show in Germany was appropriate, given the attention Magna has paid the country – and Europe as a region – over the last six months or so. Our German affiliate publication Neue Reifenzeitung was present at the show and spoke with Magna’s marketing and sales director, Berto Beulenkamp, who outlined the company’s latest activities.

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New TruckForce fleet a focus at CV Show 2013

TruckForce, Goodyear Dunlop’s dedicated mobile service and breakdown network, is taking delivery of 60 additional Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 313 CDIs at a rate of one per day from Birmingham dealer Midlands Truck & Van. The new fleet was the focus of its activities at the CV Show. Based across TruckForce’s 15 operating centres, “hubs” for its satellite locations across England and Wales, they are being used by technicians who repair, replace and service customers’ tyres at their premises or at the roadside. The Sprinters are fitted with engine-driven PTOs which power on-board compressors, as well as Hope Safe-T-bar rear safety bumpers and roof-mounted flashing beacons.

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Aeolus and Kingstone spearhead KRT’s OTR sector presence

Kings Road Tyres, or KRT, offers two exclusive tyre brands for the OTR market with its Aeolus and Kingstone ranges. The fast-growing Aeolus brand was established in 1965 and is one of the largest tyre producers in China. Its extensive OTR range reflects the huge domestic demand for off-road and construction machinery experienced in China and other emerging markets in recent years.

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Tech celebrates loyalty in Bologna

During Autopromotec week Tech Europe honoured the contribution of a number of loyal distributors who had reached milestones in terms of service and distribution. Plaques were presented by Gary Armstrong (senior vice-president global sales and marketing at Tech International), Martin Blakey (vice-president sales and marketing, Europe) and Walter van Loon (vice-president sales and training, Benelux) to the following distributors:

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SMMT names Mike Hawes as chief executive

The SMMT has announced that Michael Hawes will be joining as its new chief executive in the early Autumn. According to the association, he will lead the executive team that will promote the interests and successes of the UK motor industry and help address the challenges of the current climate. He will also ensure the SMMT delivers stronger representation and engagement with all its stakeholders and help accelerate growth of the two key subsidiary companies: SMMT Industry Forum Limited and Motor Codes Limited.

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Italy’s first conference on remanufacturing

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As well as a number of other aftermarket-orientated seminars Tyres & Accessories has already reported on, Autopromotec’s AutopromotecEDU plenary track also featured what was purportedly Italy’s first conference on remanufacturing. Entitled, “Excellence in material recycling and the industrial remanufacturing cycle”, the conference was introduced and moderated by Il Sole 24 Ore’s journalist Maurizio Caprino. He provided an overview on the current state and future perspectives of the remanufacturing industry, with several interesting presentations.

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Wegmann launches Perfect Equipment brand

Wegmann Automotive – the world market leader for wheel balancing weights – took the opportunity presented by Autopromotec to launch its Perfect Equipment brand into the European markets. Perfect Equipment brings with it over 75 years of experience and known in the North American market as the largest US brand manufacturer of wheel weights.

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2014 F1 season too soon for Hankook

While Formula One tyre supplier Pirelli has sought an end to some of the teams’ gripes about its current P Zero tyre specifications, the question of whether it will remain in the series after the expiration of its current contract remains in doubt. A similar list of names to that previously generated in mid-2010 has been circulated, when Bridgestone announced its withdrawal from the series. However, for at least one major player it appears the lack of development time and uncertainty about rule changes in the short to medium term mean that 2014 is too soon to enter the world’s most high-profile motorsport series.

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Kenda-sponsored Ivan Basso attends Autopromotec

World Champion Italian cyclist Ivan Basso was at the Kenda Tyres booth at Autopromotec on 24 May. Between 10:00 and 12 noon the cycling star signed autographs and met with fans. The tyre conection is that Kenda tyres is currently the official tyre sponsor of the Cannondale Pro Cycling team based in Milan, Italy.

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Kwik-Fit highlights LCV tyre repair capabilities

Kwik-Fit showed its new range of light commercial vehicle fleet initiatives at the CV Show 2013, highlighting its mobile fleet’s LCV tyre repair and placement capability; its expanded range of premium, mid-range and budget tyres; a plan to expand availability of MoTs on Class 7 vans; and a new Kwik Fit Drive card, for LCV and car fleets, with supermarket fuel and vehicle breakdown and recovery benefits, as well as Kwik-Fit charge reductions.

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